The Hastings Middle School fifth-grade Math Masters team took second place at a regional Math Masters event April 21 in Lakeville. There were 171 students competing on 35 different teams around the Twin Cities area. The competition included a fact drill round, individual rounds and team rounds.

Some HMS students also received ribbons during the individual rounds. Devin Plank received sixth place, Jamie Price took seventh and Parker McGinnis took ninth. The teams were coached by Ellie Lundstrom and Linda Bindman.